Elder and Disability Law Update

Red Flags (Signals) of Possible Elder Fraud

erinvogt — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:59:13 +0000

An blog was recently published in the Wall Street Journal detailing warning signs of possible fraud.

Unfortunately, this crime is on the rise.

Resource from the American Academy of Neurology

erinvogt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:18:35 +0000

Neurology Now is a magazine, published six times per year, by the American Academy of Neurology. It contains extremely helpful information on a wide variety of neurological conditions.

For more information on the publication, click here.

January is National Glaucoma Awarness Month

erinvogt — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:24 +0000

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. More than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma, and at least half don’t even know they have it.

click here to learn more about glaucoma

Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers

erinvogt — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:17:09 +0000

This 30-page guide offers consumer-friendly information about these rare conditions and their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, with helpful advice for caregivers.

click here to obtain the guide.

Brain Injury Association of Illinois

erinvogt — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:42:24 +0000

The association recently published their January newsletter.

Please click here to learn more about the association and receive their monthly publication, which contains a great deal of helpful information for individuals who have a brain injury and the people who care about/for them.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation – Helpful Resource!

erinvogt — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:44 +0000

The Foundation has published their Winter 2012 newsletter.

Please click here to read it and sign-up to electronically receive this helpful publication.

January Newsletter from Dutton & Casey

erinvogt — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:07:46 +0000

Please take a few minutes to our January newsletter as it contains helpful information for older adults, people who have a disability, and the people who care for / about them.

click here to read the January issue.

Macular Degeneration Partnership

erinvogt — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:48:08 +0000

The partnership offers resources, education, and support for people who have macular degeneration and the people who care for/about them.

click here to learn more.

Illinois Mental Health and Aging Coaltion

erinvogt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:14:41 +0000

On Tuesday, January 17 at 10:00am, a program discussing “ECT: New Developments and Treamtent Considerations” will be presented by Donald Fagerson, M.D., Medical Director for ECT at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital.

click here to read a flyer regarding the program

Chicago Snow Corp

erinvogt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:59:28 +0000

Chicago Snow Corps is a new program that connects volunteers with residents in need of snow removal, such as seniors and people with disabilities. Chicago Snow Corps aims to help minimize potential heavy-snow emergencies by matching volunteers with blocks where the neediest citizens have requested help.

How do I request a volunteer?

Call 311. We will try out best to make volunteers available to you, but the services available depend on the number of volunteers in your area. Volunteer matching takes place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will not clear alleys, personal parking spaces, back porches, or any alternate entrances. Do not let the volunteer into your home. Do not offer payment for the shoveling services.

Who should call 311?

Recipients of assistance must be age 60 or older and/or have a physical disability. They must also live within Chicago City limits and lack access to the available resources (financial resources or local family/friends) to assist with snow removal.

When do I call 311?

Call 311 if you are unable to get out of your home after a snowfall. Only call 311 if the snow is significant and you do not have friends or family who can help you.